Local organisations formed to protect the environment, like An Taisce or Birdwatch Ireland

groups representing people who are socially excluded and whose voices are not heard in our society, such as people with disabilities, migrants or Travellers

PPNs give citizens a greater say in local government decisions that affect their own communities. Our democracy is strengthened, by allowing diverse views and interests to be considered as part of the decision making process of local Government. The result is more transparent, better informed and improved decisions. For more information see Waterford PPN.

Adjudication and short listing has been completed for the 2019 Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards. We had a huge response to this years awards.

The awards will be presented at the Gala ceremony on November 21st in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan presented on the night by WLRs Oliver Carroll and Mary O’ Neill.

The shortlisted groups for each of the category awards are (in no particular order)